Wednesday, September 12, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 12th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Highway Cleanup and Divisional Council meeting are coming up on September 15th. Find out more on Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

FRENCH CLUB MEETING: The French Club is having another meeting this Thursday, September 13th at 7:15. Bring your tee-shirt & window painting designs. The pasta fundraiser will be started at the meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Sartori in E-34.

DUBUQUE AREA YAPPERS: Area youth philanthropists are recruiting juniors and seniors for the new school year. Yappers is a local service group that volunteers at various activities throughout Dubuque and raises grant money for other local non-profit organizations. They meet once every 2 weeks for meetings and 2-4 times a month for service events. This is a great way to get volunteer experience and work in our community. Find Elena Dietz, Keegan Gallery or Ms. Busch in the Guidance Office for an application. Applications are due by the 21st.

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

Ultimate Frisbee Club:
Game - Wednesday, September 12th.
Flora Park at 6 p.m.

DISCOVERY CLUB CANOE TRIP: The Discovery Club will be canoeing on the Maquoketa River this weekend, Saturday, September 15th. If you would like to join us, the cost is $20. See Ms. Pfohl in B-249 or Mrs. Koch in A-226 for permission slips and details. Forms and money are due at this Thursday’s meeting. Our meeting is Thursday, September 13th at 7:15 a.m. in B-249. We will also have our fall calendar available listing our other events.

EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR TODAY:

Period 1: 7:40-8:12
Period 2: 8:17-8:49
Period 3: 8:54-9:26
Period 4: 9:31-10:03
Period 5: 10:08-10:40
Period 6: 10:45-11:17
Period 7: 11:22-11:55
Lunch: 11:55-12:20

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Last Friday, the Upper Room Club had a lot fun with competitive Pictionary. Come to the Upper Room club meeting this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party on Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share.

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT: Freshman parent night will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Guidance Office.

CONGRATULATIONS: Please join the staff of Senior High School in congratulating the following 5 students who have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists:

Jane Bradley
Ben Collins
Ben Martin
Alex Maxwell
James Tunnell

These 5 students will now have the chance to earn a spot among students across the nation who will become Finalists based on an application, recommendations and SAT scores.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

TODAY - Western Illinois - 10:15 a.m.

18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.

20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.

24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.

25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council has one position open for a 9th grade representative. If you are interested in running for this position, please come to an informational meeting TODAY during A or D lunch, in room B138.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 12th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Highway Cleanup and Divisional Council meeting are coming up on September 15th. Find out more on Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

SCIENCE BOWL CLUB MEETING: (NOTICE DATE CHANGE) Dubuque Senior's Science Bowl club will begin meeting to get ready for January's competition TODAY. Training and competition sessions are required to prepare, so please come to the meeting or visit with Ms. Gibbons if you would like to be considered for the team. Today’s meeting will take place from 2:30 p.m. after school until 3:30 in room B241. We will be studying up on questions such as "What is the name of Jupiter's biggest moon," and "What is the most common oxidation state of zinc." If you love science, this is the team for you!

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.


ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB:
Game - Wednesday, September 12th.
Flora Park at 6 p.m.

DISCOVERY CLUB CANOE TRIP: The Discovery Club will be canoeing on the Maquoketa River this weekend, Saturday, September 15th. If you would like to join us, the cost is $20. See Ms. Pfohl in B-249 or Mrs. Koch in A-226 for permission slips and details. Forms and money are due at this Thursday’s meeting. Our meeting is Thursday, September 13th at 7:15 a.m. in B-249. We will also have our fall calendar available listing our other events.

EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY:

Period 1: 7:40-8:12
Period 2: 8:17-8:49
Period 3: 8:54-9:26
Period 4: 9:31-10:03
Period 5: 10:08-10:40
Period 6: 10:45-11:17
Period 7: 11:22-11:55
Lunch:    11:55-12:20

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Last Friday, the Upper Room Club had alot fun with competitive Pictionary. Come to the Upper Room club meeting this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party on Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share.

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT: Freshman parent night will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Guidance Office.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

12TH - Western Illinois - 10:15 a.m.

18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.

20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.

24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.

25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Friday, September 7, 2012

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council has one position open for a 9th grade representative. If you are interested in running for this position, please come to an informational meeting during A or D lunch, in room B138, on September 11th.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Ever wonder what career you wanted to pursue? Here is your chance to try out different careers with the experts through the Explorer Post Program. The following programs start in the month of September and are open to any student in every grade.

If you are interested in firefighting, police work, fashion design, auto mechanics, veterinarian medicine, physical therapy, radio broadcasting, or early childhood teaching – stop in guidance to get the information you need to begin!! Don’t pass up this exciting opportunity and bring a friend with you.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

SCHOLARSHIP: Have you volunteered or done any community service over the past year? You might want to consider applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. If interested, please see your school counselor. The top volunteer can win $1000 plus a trip to Washington, D.C.

GSA MEETING: The Dubuque Senior Gay Straight Alliance will be having the first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 10th in the Guidance Office. We will be meeting before school at 7AM and after school at 2:25 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and feel free to bring a friend!

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 12th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Highway Cleanup and Divisional Council meeting are coming up on September 15th. Find out more on Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

SCIENCE BOWL CLUB MEETING: Dubuque Senior's Science Bowl club will begin meeting to get ready for January's competition this Wednesday, September 12th. Training and competition sessions are required to prepare, so please come to the meeting or visit with Ms. Gibbons if you would like to be considered for the team. Wednesday's meeting will take place from 2:30 p.m. after school until 3:30. We will be studying up on questions such as "What is the name of Jupiter's biggest moon," and "What is the most common oxidation state of zinc." If you love science, this is the team for you!

UPPER ROOM MEETING: The Upper Room has a great meeting last week, especially the crazy game!! Join us this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come right at 7 am to join in the ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.


ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT:
This Friday the Senior Rams take on Dubuque Wahlert at Loras College. Sophomores play at 5:00 pm with Varsity to follow. As many of you know, seating is a big challenge at Loras College on the visitor side.

A few reminders about student behavior at Loras:
1. We are the VISITING team and will use the Visitors side ONLY for bleachers.
2. There is a small concession stand on the Visitors side. Porta-potties are available on the visitor side.
3. You are allowed to SIT on the hill in front of the bleachers. NO STANDING and NO LAWN CHAIRS in front of the bleachers.
4. Lawn chairs are permitted on either side of the bleachers, behind the sidewalk.
5. No banners, noisemakers, or signs are allowed.
6. NO ONE is to enter the playing area; before, during, or after the game.
7. Show your RAM PRIDE and act accordingly. We are guests on the campus of Loras College. Inappropriate/destructive behavior will not be tolerated.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council has one position open for a 9th grade representative. If you are interested in running for this position, please come to an informational meeting during A or D lunch, in room B138, on September 11th.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Ever wonder what career you wanted to pursue? Here is your chance to try out different careers with the experts through the Explorer Post Program. The following programs start in the month of September and are open to any student in every grade.

If you are interested in firefighting, police work, fashion design, auto mechanics, veterinarian medicine, physical therapy, radio broadcasting, or early childhood teaching – stop in guidance to get the information you need to begin!! Don’t pass up this exciting opportunity and bring a friend with you.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

ANNOUNCER NEEDED: If you would like to read the daily announcements during A and D study time, please come see Jayne in the main office. She will set-up at time for you to audition for the job. Auditions will be held after school Thursday, September 6th.

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

SCHOLARSHIP: Have you volunteered or done any community service over the past year? You might want to consider applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. If interested, please see your school counselor. The top volunteer can win $1000 plus a trip to Washington, D.C.

GSA MEETING: The Dubuque Senior Gay Straight Alliance will be having the first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 10th in the Guidance Office. We will be meeting before school at 7AM and after school at 2:25 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and feel free to bring a friend!

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: For those students who are interested in joining Spanish Club, our first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 6 after school in E40 from 2:30 - 3:00pm. We will be discussing fall activities, officer elections and Homecoming. If you cannot attend, please let Ms. Day or Ms. Prine know.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: The Upper Room has a great meeting last week, especially the crazy game!! Join us this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come right at 7 am to join in the ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT:
This Friday the Senior Rams take on Dubuque Wahlert at Loras College. Sophomores play at 5:00 pm with Varsity to follow. As many of you know, seating is a big challenge at Loras College on the visitor side.

A few reminders about student behavior at Loras:
1. We are the VISITING team and will use the Visitors side ONLY for bleachers.
2. There is a small concession stand on the Visitors side. Porta-potties are available on the visitor side.
3. You are allowed to SIT on the hill in front of the bleachers. NO STANDING and NO LAWN CHAIRS in front of the bleachers.
4. Lawn chairs are permitted on either side of the bleachers, behind the sidewalk.
5. No banners, noisemakers, or signs are allowed.
6. NO ONE is to enter the playing area; before, during, or after the game.
7. Show your RAM PRIDE and act accordingly. We are guests on the campus of Loras College. Inappropriate/destructive behavior will not be tolerated.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

STUDENT COUNCIL: Student Council has one position open for a 9th grade representative. If you are interested in running for this position, please come to an informational meeting during A or D lunch, in room B138, on September 11th.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Ever wonder what career you wanted to pursue? Here is your chance to try out different careers with the experts through the Explorer Post Program. The following programs start in the month of September and are open to any student in every grade.

If you are interested in firefighting, police work, fashion design, auto mechanics, veterinarian medicine, physical therapy, radio broadcasting, or early childhood teaching – stop in guidance to get the information you need to begin!! Don’t pass up this exciting opportunity and bring a friend with you.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

ANNOUNCER NEEDED: If you would like to read the daily announcements during A and D study time, please come see Jayne in the main office. She will set-up at time for you to audition for the job. Auditions will be held after school on Wednesday, September 5th and after school on Thursday, September 6th.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB:
When: Wednesday, September 5th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Flora Park

SWIMMING MEETING: Men's Swimming will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5th in the Library immediately after school (2:20 pm).

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

SCHOLARSHIP: Have you volunteered or done any community service over the past year? You might want to consider applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. If interested, please see your school counselor. The top volunteer can win $1000 plus a trip to Washington, D.C.

ART CLUB MEETING: There will be an Art Club meeting on Wednesday September 5th at 2:30 p.m. in room B63. This will be an informational meeting for any students interested in joining Art Club. If you are interested in art and enjoy doing fun and creative activities then come to this meeting! For more details see Mr. Fautsch or Mrs. Eagle for details.

GSA MEETING: The Dubuque Senior Gay Straight Alliance will be having the first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 10th in the Guidance Office. We will be meeting before school at 7AM and after school at 2:25 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and feel free to bring a friend!

UPPER ROOM MEETING: The Upper Room has a great meeting last week, especially the crazy game!! Join us this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come right at 7 am to join in the ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT:
This Friday the Senior Rams take on Dubuque Wahlert at Loras College. Sophomores play at 5:00 pm with Varsity to follow. As many of you know, seating is a big challenge at Loras College on the visitor side.

A few reminders about student behavior at Loras:
1. We are the VISITING team and will use the Visitors side ONLY for bleachers.
2. There is a small concession stand on the Visitors side. Porta-potties are available on the visitor side.
3. You are allowed to SIT on the hill in front of the bleachers. NO STANDING and NO LAWN CHAIRS in front of the bleachers.
4. Lawn chairs are permitted on either side of the bleachers, behind the sidewalk.
5. No banners, noisemakers, or signs are allowed.
6. NO ONE is to enter the playing area; before, during, or after the game.
7. Show your RAM PRIDE and act accordingly. We are guests on the campus of Loras College. Inappropriate/destructive behavior will not be tolerated.